Battlechat Blizzard, Destiny 2 and Starfield News, Reviews, Videos & GuidesA Diablo 4 Season of the Malignant gameplay guide has recently showed up, including some intriguing information on the Season 1 end date and the anticipated Season 2 release date. With this knowledge, players can begin making appropriate plans for their in-game actions.
During a developer livestream, Blizzard shed further light on the duration of Diablo 4 seasons. They stated that each season would last for approximately three months, with a two-week downtime between them. Based on this information, if Season 1 indeed ends on October 9, players can anticipate the commencement of Season 2 on October 23, 2023.
To ensure a smooth transition between seasons, Blizzard has planned a patch that prepares the game for the introduction of seasons. This patch is scheduled to go live on July 18, two days before Season 1 officially begins on July 20. It is expected that this patch will address any potential bugs or issues, as well as introduce necessary changes and improvements to the game’s mechanics and features in preparation for the upcoming season.
Season of the Malignant introduces the “Malignant” mechanic, which has the ability to transform any Elite into a “Malignant” variant. These Malignant Elites drop Malignant Hearts, which can be inserted into equipment to unleash potent effects. Read everything you need to know about Diablo 4’s Season of the Malignant.
